# Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil Box Office: How a Blue Robot Cat Smashed His Own India Record with Rs 23 Crore

URL: https://technosports.co.in/doraemon-castle-of-the-undersea-devil-box-office-5/  
Published: 2026-10-16  
Updated: 2026-10-16  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Who said anime can’t pull crowds in Indian theatres? **Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil** is quietly writing history. After a steady second week, the film has crossed **Rs 23 crore gross** in India and become the franchise’s biggest Indian grosser ever.

## Week 2 Report: A Fair Hold

The anime earned **Rs 9.50 crore in its second week**, a 35% drop from week one. That is a healthy hold for a film this far into its run. The second Thursday added an estimated Rs 50 lakh. Trade estimates suggest a final lifetime of about **Rs 27 to 30 crore gross**.

## Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil: Box Office Snapshot

| Metric | Collection (India gross) |
| --- | --- |
| **Week 1** | Rs 14.75 crore |
| **Week 2** | Rs 9.50 crore (35% drop) |
| **Total so far** | Rs 23 crore |
| **Projected final** | Rs 27–30 crore |
| **Previous franchise best** | Rs 5 crore |
| **Best single day** | Rs 3.75 crore (Day 3) |

The previous best for any Doraemon film in India was around Rs 5 crore. If the projection holds, this one will finish with roughly **six times** that figure. Not bad for a franchise many treated as just kids’ entertainment.

![Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Doraemnj-3-1024x512.avif)

## What Is the Film About?

Nobita and his friends set off on an undersea camping trip using Doraemon’s futuristic gadgets. Their adventure leads to the hidden **Mu Federation**, where they learn that **Poseidon**, the rogue AI of the ancient Atlantis civilization, has activated a weapon that could destroy Earth. Teaming up with Mu’s El, the gang ventures into the Bermuda Triangle to stop it. It is part adventure, part sci-fi thriller, and fully heartfelt, as only [Doraemon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doraemon) can deliver.

## Why Is It Working?

A few things seem to be helping:

- **Nostalgia:** millennials who grew up with Nobita are now bringing their own kids.
- **Family-friendly appeal:** an easy pick for weekends and holidays.
- **Weekend spikes:** Rs 2.50 crore and Rs 2.75 crore on the second Saturday and Sunday show strong word of mouth.

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## FAQs

Q1. How much has Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil earned in India?

It has earned about Rs 23 crore gross in two weeks, with a projected final of Rs 27 to 30 crore.

Q2. Is it the highest-grossing Doraemon film in India?

Yes. It has beaten the franchise’s previous Indian best of around Rs 5 crore by a wide margin.